Library Assistant II

Position Overview

Department:
Library Services Department (Organizational Unit: Library Services Suntree/Viera Library)

Position Type:
Permanent

Full Time/Part Time:
Part Time (up to 20 hours per week)

Close Date: 12/03/2025

Hourly Rate: $18.73 (actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications).

Location:

Central Area/Suntree/Viera Public Library

Work schedule is variable and includes evenings and Saturdays.

Performs experienced paraprofessional library work providing assistance in the Reference services section of the library.

Work includes assisting the public with the use of computers to conduct database and Internet searches, printers, library‑related services on mobile phones and eReaders, and assisting with various library programs.

May provide direction to other staff members and/or volunteers.

Successful completion of two (2) years of college coursework in any field (30 semester / 45 quarter hours = one (1) year); or two (2) years of library or customer service experience.

Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

When usage statistics change, library employees may be assigned to another library.

In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man‑made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

• Employee must be able to:
  • Lift: 20 lbs.
  • Carry: 20 lbs.
  • Push: 50 lbs or more
  • Pull: 50 lbs or more
• In an eight‑hour day, the employee may have to:
  • Stand: 5 – 8 hours
  • Walk: 5 – 8 hours
  • Sit:
    None
  • Drive:
    None
• Employee must repetitively perform:
  • Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver);
    Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring);
    Pulling;
    Pushing
• Employee must be able to:
  • Bend;
    Balance;
    Kneel;
    Reach;
    Stoop
• Employee must have:
  • Good near vision;
    Good hearing;
    Good speech
• Other necessary physical activities/traits:
  • N/A

• Working conditions that will apply to the employee:
  • Work inside;
    In or with dusty conditions;
    Work alone;
    Works closely with others
• Other working conditions:
  • N/A